District Newsroom

 

From left to right: Carl Persis (SBM Dist-4), Jamie Haynes (SBM Dist-1 Chair), Dr. Carmen Balgobin (Superintendent of Schools), Jessie Thompson (SBM Dist-3), Anita Burnette (SBM Dist-2 Vice Chair) and Ruben Colón (SBM Dist-5)

 

Opening

The meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m. by Ms. Jamie Haynes, Chair.

• DeBary Elementary Elementary School recited the Pledge
• 5th-grade students at the Young People’s concert with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra performed the National Anthem

Copy of Pledge Anthem 9-10-24 Board Meeting

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Agenda Changes 

• The superintendent requested removal of item 4.01 Adopt-a-School Program and reschedule for a later date. 

Approval of Agenda

• The superintendent recommends approval of the agenda with requested changes.  - Passed

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Superintendent's Announcements and Comments

• Safety & Security: view video

• Exceptional Student Education: view video

• Upcoming Dates 

• September 26 – Human Resource Professional Day 

• October is:

  • Down Syndrome Awareness Month 

  • Dwarfism Awareness Month 

  • National Bullying Prevention Month 

  • National Principals Month 

• October 2 – National Custodian Day 

• October 6 – National Coaches Day 

• Tropical Storm Helene Update

  • All after-school activities on Wednesday, Sept. 25, are canceled, except for Extended Day Enrichment Programs.
  • All schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26.

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Public Participation Concerning Items on the Consent Agenda

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Removal of Items from Consent Agenda

• The superintendent requested to remove item 11.12 New Agreement CSA-2024-7021 Junior Achievement of Central Florida, Inc. and add it to the next agenda. 

Approval of Consent Agenda

• The superintendent recommends approval of all items in the consent agenda with requested changes. - Passed

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Public Participation

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Presentations

• 17.01 - Half Cent Sales Tax Project Oversight Committee Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024. PowerPoint Presentation

Dr. Balgobin recognized the members of the Project Oversight Committee for their valuable service to Volusia County Schools students.  

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Board Action Items

• 18.01 - Ratification of Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with Volusia United Educators for Instructional Staff for Fiscal Year 2024-2025  - Passed
  • PowerPoint Presentation
• 18.02 - Ratification of Proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with Volusia United Educators for Support Staff for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 - Passed

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Public Participation

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Next School Board Meeting

• Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex

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Meeting Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned by Chair Haynes at 7:33 p.m.

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